Penguins Lose 2-Goal Lead in 3rd Period, Lose in Shootout

After playing a very strong 40-minutes of play, the Pittsburgh Penguins pulled another 3rd period disappearing act on Saturday night. The Penguins allowed the Rangers to outshoot them 18-2 in the final frame and score 2-goals, including the game tying goal with just 9-seconds left. After skating a scoreless 5-minute sudden death overtime, the game was settled by a shootout where Fredrik Sjostrom netted the only goal and won the game for the Rangers, 3-2. It was the 5th overtime appearance for the Penguins in just 9-games played this season, and 2nd shootout. The Penguins have won 3 and lost 2 of their overtime opportunities.